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We have an exciting opportunity for two Registered Nurses to join our Medicine for the Elderly speciality which incorporates Tay Ward (Elderly Rehabilitation for Perth City) and the Specialist Stroke Rehab Unit.
You will have the opportunity for CPD learning and would be supported to be involved in current improvement projects. There is an opportunity for clinical skills training for intravenous drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation as well as other skills.
Do you have a keen interest in Elderly or Stroke Rehabilitation and enabling patients to regain as much independence as possible? Do you want to work closely with a specialist multi disciplinary team to promote patient centred care in a supportive environment?
Stroke Unit - You will be supported by all staff within our Multidisciplinary Team where there is a wealth of expertise in Stroke Rehabilitation. You will be encouraged to undertake stroke specific training within your post. The unit is supported by two very experienced Stroke Consultants who work across PRI and Ninewells. We are moving towards an exciting new Stroke Rehabilitation model where nursing staff will be supported by a large multi disciplinary team including new Wellbeing and Enablement Assistant Practitioners.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register
Informal enquiries & ward visits are welcomed by: Senior Charge Nurse Paul Cunningham, Charge Nurses Carol Ritchie or Lynne Bennett, Stroke Unit, Tel: 01738 473554
Hours of work are: full-time & part-time hours available – currently working a 12 hour shift pattern
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.